Answers

Divide 42/40 with 9/5

1^st number: 1 2/40, 2^nd number: 1 4/5

42/40 ÷ 9/5 is 7/12.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 9/5: 5/9
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 42/40 ÷ 9/5 = 42/40 × 5/9
3. = 42 × 5/40 × 9 = 210/360
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/12

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